Generac 5622 GP Series GP5000 6,250 Watt 389cc OHV Portable Gas Powered Generator (Non-CARB Compliant)

A portable generator is not usually a solution if you are looking for a whole house generator.  While you can get some that will deliver and are large enough to power a whole house, this is not really the best solution.

Portable generators are really great for powering those essential items that you consider vital to the safety and well being of you and your family during a power outage.  You will need to make sure that you always have a constant supply of the recommended fuel, and that this is stored in a way that it does not spoil, rendering it useless when you most need it.

You can move your portable generator to wherever it is needed, be that the garden shed, the patio, the garage or indeed a neighbors house when required.

For a longer term solution, you should ideally be looking at a fixed generator that will take its power from your mains supply (when it is on), and will store that for when you suffer a loss to your mains supply.

Mains powered generators for home use will turn themselves on without any manual input from the homeowner, thus supplying a non interrupted power supply to your home.  This works very well for the occasions when you are not in your home during a power outage.  With a fixed generator, this will not matter and your home will be protected whether you are there or not.  This gives added peace of mind.

Likewise there is no need to worry about your generator turning itself off, when your mains power comes back on.  Your standby generator will receive this signal and turn itself off.  This is particularly useful if you are out of the country or away on vacation.  It means that all your security alarms and lights will still work in your absence and you will not have to return home to a freezer full of spoiled food.

Featuring a compact, wheeled frame for easy transport, the Generac 5,000-Watt Portable Gas-Powered Generator provides a reliable power supply wherever you need it. An OHV (overhead valve) engine delivers performance and power, while a sturdy steel-tube cradle protects the generator’s exterior. For safe and comfortable use, the circuit-breaker outlets prevent power overloads, and the low-tone muffler makes for ultra quiet operation.